My first cook

Mayn

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• Jul 14, 2013

• #1

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These are my first attempt at a pellet smoker other than the bacon last night. Hope they look ok. Tasted dang good. Still waiting for my BPS rubs I ordered though. May have been better with those. Picked up a rib rub at Costco that they use it says. Thanks do comments. Honest is best. Thank u.

 

TrickyDick

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #2

I'd eat that! I think I've gained a few pounds since I started hanging out here!
Nice pullback on those ribs!!

TD

 

Mayn

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #3

Well thank you tricky. Like I said it was my first try. I feel like it could of cooked a tad longer cause the center as u can see did t pull back as much or bark up as much. And was slightly tougher. Just my guess. Thank you for saying they looked alright though cause I don't have a clue lol. But they did taste good.

 

NorCal Smoker

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #4

Looks real good! A whole lot better than my first attempt! How did you cook them? Temp, foil love?

 

SoDakSmokerGolfer

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #5

Looks good I bet they were tasty

 

Mayn

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #6

I used rib rub from Costco (still waiting for my BP rubs) and brown sugar. Smoke for 3hr 15min then to the foil with just apple juice and into the Traeger at 300 for 1hr 15 min. Wife took a rack to work to get some opinions and they all said they were awesome. So I'm happy with that I Spose. The center 4 ish ribs weren't as good as the rest to me. Don't know if i needed them To stay on longer or what? do you know? Or is that normal?

 

Mayn

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #7

Ya they were pretty good. Thank you SoDa and NorCal.

 

Mayn

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #8

Second round. Pretty happy with I really. View attachment 2306View attachment 2307View attachment 2308View attachment 2309

 

TentHunter

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #9

Nothing wrong with how those ribs look at all! Same with the chicken thighs.

Keep cooking and experimenting and you will find your own flavor profile you really like. Even then, keep playing and you'll end up with several flavor profiles.

And keep posting the pics as you learn. We love it!

 

Mayn

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• Jul 15, 2013

• #10

I will do that tent hunter. Thank you for the feedback. I need all I can get from you experienced folks. I can say its a blast. I have 2 pork butts in the fridge, bone in, I'll be giving those a go next weekend. I'm just going for it lol.

 

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dnew

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #11

Way to do it, also suggest you journal your cooks so you have a record. Chicken looks great for first attempt.

 

Mayn

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #12

That's a good idea I'll do that. Thanks.

 

SoDakSmokerGolfer

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #13

I will second what denw said.... The chicken looks wonderful.... And yes do keep a cooking record. I like using Evernote. It's a free app that will work with your PC/Mac, iPad, and iPhone and it will keep all three in sync.

 

Pappymn

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #14

SoDakSmokerGolfer said:

I will second what denw said.... The chicken looks wonderful.... And yes do keep a cooking record. I like using Evernote. It's a free app that will work with your PC/Mac, iPad, and iPhone and it will keep all three in sync.

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X2 on Evernote

 

Mayn

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #15

Finally got me BPS rubs. Tasted them and dang them are good. They really are!!

 

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JD McGee

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• Jul 17, 2013

• #16

Mayn said:

Finally got me BPS rubs. Tasted them and dang them are good. They really are!!

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Yes...they are indeed...enjoy! BTW...your ribs and thighs look tasty...nice job!

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Mayn

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• Jul 17, 2013

• #17

Thank you JD. I'm tryin. Having a lot of fun in the process. My wife and kids are enjoying it too. The food that is lol. I'm gonna try a butt this weekend. We will see how that works out ??

 

KristenBPS

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• Jul 24, 2013

• #18

Looks great! I have only been pellet smoking for 8 or 9 months and experimenting is the way to go...oh, and watching BP's videos for the new things you are trying. Plus w the experts here you can't go wrong.

 

Mayn

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• Jul 24, 2013

• #19

View attachment 2340some chicken legs with little Louie's and money.


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Mayn

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• Jul 24, 2013

• #20

Unfortunately they didn't turn out well. They were tough. Cooked too long, didn't watch the grill lol.


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